Child & Youth Care Worker (Overnight Shift)
- Chilliwack, BC
- On-site
- Posted Sep 13, 2026
- 1 position
$28–$33 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Provide direct support to youth with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs in a group home setting. Participate in service planning, maintain a safe environment, and assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation and personal care.
Job details
Child & Youth Care Workers – Riverhaven Child and Youth Services Ltd. We are seeking qualified and experienced Child and Youth Care Workers to provide support for youth with special needs and at-risk youth in group home settings throughout the Fraser Valley. Our programs operate in close collaboration with the Fraser Health Authority and the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society, ensuring coordinated, culturally responsive, and high-quality care. What We Offer Competitive wages with regular increases Extended health and dental benefits Supportive and inclusive team culture Ongoing training, leadership development, and advancement opportunities Mileage reimbursement Meals provided during shift Casual dress code Shifts Available (Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual) Awake Night: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Starting wage is commensurate with experience, typically ranging from $27.54 - $33.25 per hour. What You’ll Do Support youth with behavioural, emotional, and mental health needs Participate in service planning and goal setting Promote safety, well-being, and dignity Prepare meals, maintain cleanliness, and provide personal care as needed Advocate for youth and connect them to services What You Bring 2+ years experience with youth with special needs or at-risk backgrounds (preferred) Certificate in Child/Youth Care, Community Support Work, or equivalent, relevant experience providing direct support Valid BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle First Aid certification and TB test Criminal Record Check and HUB clearance (Vulnerable Sector) Location In-person work in Chilliwack, BC Must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting
What you’ll do
Provide direct support to youth with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs in a group home setting. Participate in service planning, maintain a safe environment, and assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation and personal care.
Requirements
Requires a certificate in Child/Youth Care or Community Support Work and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, First Aid certification, and pass a criminal record check.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Supportive team culture
- Ongoing training
- Leadership development
- Advancement opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Meals provided
Listed skills
- First Aid · Preferred
- crisis intervention · Preferred
- Mental Health Support · Preferred
- Emotional support · Preferred
- Personal Care · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Child and youth care
- Behavioral support
- Emotional support
- Mental health support
- Service planning
- Goal setting
- Safety promotion
- Personal care
- Advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- First aid
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Goal Setting
- Mental Health
- Cleanliness
- Leadership Development
- Personal Care
- Service Planning
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Child and Youth Worker
- Family / School / General Social Worker
- Social Work and Counselling Professionals
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers